Music is a great way to improve the quality of life for older adults. Many studies show the benefits of music. It reduces stress, anxiety, and pain. It also can improve immune function, helps memory, and encourages exercise.
Music is a great way to improve the quality of life for older adults. Many studies show the benefits of music. It reduces stress, anxiety, and pain. It also can improve immune function, helps memory, and encourages exercise.
Top songs for every generation
In order to benefit from music, it’s important to play songs that anyone, including seniors enjoy and connect with. There’s something for every generation, starting with the 1930s for those who are 90+ years old and up to the 1960s for songs to help everyone remember their youth.
Here are some of the top artists and highly rated “best of” albums from each decade. If you like you can click the links to see albums suggestions
Top hits for those 90+ years
- 30 #1 Hits of the 30’s
- Hits of the 30’s & 40’s
- The Andrews Sisters
- Benny Goodman
- Bing Crosby
- Glenn Miller
- Judy Garland
Top hits for those 80+ years
- Great Records Of The Decade: 40’s Hits
- Greatest Songs Of The 1940’s
- Dinah Shore
- Doris Day
- Nat King Cole
- Patti Page
- Tony Bennett
Top hits for those 70+ years
- 50’s Ultimate Rock & Roll Collection
- Chart Toppers: Romantic Hits Of The 50’s
- Connie Francis
- Elvis Presley
- The Everly Brothers
- The Rat Pack: Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr.
